Your phone can make everyday life in Paris a lot easier. From navigating the Métro to making restaurant reservations and booking a doctor, these are some of the apps we recommend downloading.
Stay Connected
WhatsApp
WhatsApp is one of the main ways the Joint-Mission community stays connected. CLO maintains groups for neighborhoods, families, pets, food, travel, Mission Marketplace, events, and more.
Getting Around
Citymapper – Excellent for comparing Métro, RER, bus, walking, and biking routes.
Île-de-France Mobilités – The official regional transportation app. Plan trips, check real-time service information, and purchase or load many tickets and Navigo passes
Bonjour RATP – Routes, schedules, service updates, and transportation tickets for the Paris network.
Google Maps – Helpful for walking directions, businesses, opening hours, reviews, and public transportation.
Vélib’ – Find and rent traditional and electric bikes through Paris’s bike-sharing system
Taxis & Rides
G7 – One of Paris’s largest taxi companies and commonly used by the Embassy for official taxi transportation.
Uber – Popular alternatives for booking rides throughout Paris
Restaurants & Food
TheFork – Search restaurants, check availability, read reviews, and make reservations
Michelin Guide – Restaurant recommendations at a range of styles and price points—not just Michelin-starred restaurants
Uber Eats – Widely used for restaurant delivery and takeaway
Deliveroo – Widely used for restaurant delivery and takeaway
Everyday Life
Doctolib – One of the most useful apps in France. Search for doctors and other healthcare professionals, find available appointments, and often filter by languages spoken
Wecasa – Book at-home services including housecleaning, haircuts, beauty services, and massages
Monoprix – Useful for grocery shopping, delivery, Click & Collect, and managing your Monoprix account.
Wise – Helpful for international money transfers, currency exchange, and managing money in multiple currencies.
Travel & Exploring
SNCF Connect – Essential for checking train schedules and booking travel throughout France and to many European destinations
Paris je t’aime – The official Paris Tourism app for finding events, museums, attractions, restaurants, activities, and other things to do around the city
Rick Steves Audio Europe – Free audio tours and travel information for Paris and destinations throughout Europe
Tripadvisor – Reviews and information for attractions, tours, restaurants, and destinations
Disneyland Paris – If you’re visiting Disneyland Paris, the official app is extremely useful for attraction wait times, maps, restaurant reservations, Premier Access, and managing your visit.
Driving
Waze – Navigation with real-time traffic, road closure, construction, and driving information
Getaround – Car-sharing and short-term car rentals available throughout Paris and France
Just for Fun
Vivino – Scan wine labels, read reviews, track wines you’ve tried, and learn more about what you’re drinking.